The Rising Tide of Cybersecurity: Why Legal Compliance Isn’t Optional Anymore
“We’ve never had as many cyber attacks as now, and as our lives move to the digital sphere, cybersecurity risks get amplified,” warns Professor Andrej Savin of Copenhagen Business School during a recent Platforum9 session. His insights reveal how cybersecurity has evolved from a technical issue to a fundamental business and legal concern. Beyond the […]
Market Segmentation: The Missing Foundation of Law Firm Growth
“You can’t sell anything if you don’t know what you’re selling and who you’re selling it to,” observes Barbara Koenen, CEO of Boost and Professional Services Consultant at Nexl, during a recent Platforum9 session. After 15 years in legal marketing, Koenen sees a fundamental flaw in how law firms approach business development. The Product-Market Disconnect […]
The Barrister’s Digital Evolution: 2025 and Beyond
The legal profession stands at a pivotal moment, with two-thirds of barristers in the UK and Ireland already embracing or planning to use generative AI. This surge in adoption signals a fundamental shift in legal service delivery. Current State and Growth The number of barristers using AI has quadrupled in recent years. Jonathan Kewley, Partner […]
Top Challenges for Small Law Firms and Solo Practitioners in 2025: A Strategic Overview
Recent LexisNexis research reveals the critical challenges facing small law firms as they navigate an increasingly complex legal landscape. Here’s what industry leaders are focusing on: Talent Management Crisis With 50% of small law firms struggling to attract and retain skilled lawyers, the competition for talent has reached a critical point. Jodie Hill, Managing Partner […]
The Growing Crisis of Global Corruption: A Legal Profession at the Crossroads
“Global corruption levels remain alarmingly high, with 85 percent of the world’s population living in jurisdictions that have significant corruption problems,” observes Sara Carnegie, alongside George Artley during a recent Platforum9 session. More alarming still, traditional bastions of transparency – Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland – are all recording their highest corruption scores ever, challenging assumptions […]
The Future of Legal Document Creation: Beyond the AI Hype
The AI Anxiety “Is there even any point in looking at document automation when soon generative AI is going to take over everything?” This pointed question, posed to Catherine Bamford, CEO of BAM Legal, encapsulates the uncertainty rippling through law firms. Yet after 20 years in legal technology, Bamford sees a more nuanced reality emerging. […]
Peak Performance Lawyers | Part 1 – Introduction
Brought to you Platforum9 and Patryk Zamorski, former European Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Dentons In this first Session of the series, we open the discussion by defining ‘Peak Performance’ and outline some of the upcoming Sessions we are hosting as part of this series. The Biological Reality “We are predominantly biological systems […]
Bridging the Startup-Legal Divide: Lessons from SeedLegals’ Anthony Rose
“No one wakes up in the morning thinking ‘today I need a shareholders agreement.’ What they want is to raise investment,” observes Anthony Rose, founder of SeedLegals, during a recent Platforum9 session. His insight cuts to the heart of how lawyers need to reimagine their relationship with startup clients. The Client Perspective What startup founders […]
The Next Generation Lawyer: Navigating Legal Careers in 2025
“Now more than ever, we need juniors who are curious and keen to learn,” observes Chrissie Wolfe, Partner at Nexa and legal influencer, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from her journey from traditional practice to YouTube pioneer with 150,000 followers, Wolfe offers fresh insights on what tomorrow’s lawyers need to succeed. Redefining Legal Skills […]
Running a Law Firm Like a Startup: Lessons in Legal Innovation
“Happy people, happy clients equals success. That equation will be with us for time immemorial,” observes Ian Bagshaw, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie London, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his experience building startups and law firms, Bagshaw offers a revolutionary perspective on legal practice management. The Startup Mindset After stepping away from Big […]